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Sierra Designs Lightning 2 Tent - 2 Person 3 Season
Is the footprint necessary?
By logan meline
Ranked #2033 - 3-Season Tents
March 7, 2009
Is the footprint necessary?
View Details: Sierra Designs Lightning 2 Tent - 2 Person 3 Season
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Possum
Ranked #940 - 3-Season Tents
June 2, 2011
No, not really. Although I'm not familiar with the Lightning 2, modern tents do not NEED footprints. The floor is usually fairly waterproof on all. Primarily the footprint is used to protect the floor from abrasion and dirt (i.e. mud). I find them to be unnecessary weight (although ± 5 oz. is all). I hope this helps.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [Floor] 70D taffeta nylon; [Body] 40D nylon ripstop [Fly] 40D HT nylon ripstop, PU / Silicon
- Freestanding:
- Yes
- Poles:
- 2
- Pole Material:
- DAC Featherlite NSL
- Doors:
- 1 Stash Door
- Clip/ Sleeve:
- Clip
- Floor Space:
- 31sq ft (2.8sq m)
- Interior Height:
- 3ft 4in (102cm)
- Vestibule Space:
- 9sq ft (8361sq cm)
- Packed Size:
- 25 x 7in (63 x 18cm)
- Seam Sealed:
- Yes
- Ventilation:
- 20D No-See-Um mesh
- Weight:
- 3lbs 15oz (1786g)
- Recommended Use:
- Backpacking
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
Change me.